Brief Introduction of World Expo Shanghai Expo 2010

Brief Introduction of World Expo Shanghai,The China pavilion represents the Chinese presence in Expo 2010,“Oriental Crown”

The China pavilion represents the Chinese presence in Expo 2010,and it comprises the Chinese National Pavilion, Chinese Provinces Pavilion, and Pavilion of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
The contout design of china Pavilion is based on the concept of “Oriental Crown”.

Expo Shanghai 2010 Online Introduction

In addition, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will offer a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues. Before the conclusion of the Exposition, a "Shanghai Declaration" will be issued. This declaration, hopefully a milestone in the history of the World Expositions, will epitomise the insights to be offered by the participants and embody people's ideas for future cooperation and development and extensive common aspirations, thereby leaving a rich spiritual legacy of urban development to people throughout the world.

By using Internet technologies, Expo Shanghai Online will present an online version of Expo 2010 Shanghai China featuring a combination of virtual presentation and reality, thus creating an internet platform enabling alternative experience and real time interaction, in addition to other supportive functions.

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Expo 2010 theme ,The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life"

The theme of Expo 2010 ,The theme of Shanghai Expo:Better City, Better Life
The organisers of EXPO 2010 Shanghai have chosen “Better City, Better Life” as the theme of the event. The theme of Expo 2010 represents the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments. The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.

The emblem of Expo 2010 ,The emblem of Shanghai World Expo
 The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind.

Expo 2010 Mascot ,The Mascot of Expo 2010 "Haibao"

The Mascotof Shanghai World Expo
Shanghai Expo Mascot. Created from a Chinese character meaning people, the mascot "Haibao" embodies the character of Chinese culture.

World Expositions are galleries of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating esprit de corps and looking to the future.

With a long civilisation, China favours international exchange and loves world peace. China owes its successful bid for the World Exposition in 2010 to the international community's support for and confidence in its reform and opening-up. The Exposition will be the first registered World Exposition in a developing country, which gives expression to the expectations the world's people place on China's future development.

So what will Expo 2010 Shanghai China deliver to the world? There is no doubt the Chinese people will present to the world a successful, splendid and unforgettable exposition.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great event to explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in urban evolution. Fifty-five percent of the world population is expected to live in cities by the year 2010. The prospect of future urban life, a subject of global interest, concerns all nations, developed or less developed, and their people. Being the first World Exposition on the theme of city, Exposition 2010 will attract governments and people from across the world, focusing on the theme "Better City, Better Life." For its 184 days, participants will display urban civilisation to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, disseminate advanced notions on cities and explore new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. They will learn how to create an eco-friendly society and maintain the sustainable development of human beings.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China will centre on innovation and interaction. Innovation is the soul, while cultural interaction is an important mission of the World Expositions. In the new era, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will contribute to human-centred development, scientific and technological innovation, cultural diversity and win-win cooperation for a better future, thus composing a melody with the key notes of highlighting innovation and interaction in the new century.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China will also be a grand international gathering. On the one hand, we shall endeavour to attract about 200 nations and international organisations to take part in the exhibition as well as 70 million visitors from home and abroad, ensuring the widest possible partic